Pag and Novalja

About Croatia, the island and the settlement

Croatia is a Central European country located on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. The unique Croatian sea landscape, beautiful indented shores, bays, beaches crowned with pine forests and perfect coastal towns scattered on the mainland and more than 1000 islands take every beholder’s breath away. The island of Pag is one of the largest Adriatic islands: with a surface area of 285 km2, it’s the fifth largest island in the country, while its 270 km-long coastline wears the title of the longest coastline of the Adriatic. It’s teeming with bays, coves, capes and beaches. Pag’s largest bay, Paška uvala, is surrounded by 20 km of pebble beaches.

Pag is the largest rocky land empire in the whole Adriatic, interspersed with long dry stone walls, home to thin grass, aromatic herbs, sage and matgrass. It is these very aromatic herbs that make for the basis of the diet of Pag’s sheep and give that distinctive flavor to the famous Pag cheese.

Stara Novalja, a quiet and peaceful settlement on the island of Pag, is located in a long, smooth bay in the northwestern part of the island, protected from southern and northern winds. Its beautiful sandy and pebble beaches significantly add to its charm. It’s absolutely perfect for a nice family vacation.

What to visit, what to do for fun

Beaches

Our facilities are located right by the sea, and Villa Eleonora even has its own private beach. Along with the town beaches and rocky beaches next to the apartments, the island of Pag abounds in other beautiful beaches: Zrće, Jadra, Ručica, Straško, Planjka, Lokunje, Mata, Caska, Braničevica, Babe.

The Olive Gardens of Lun

Numerous unique wild olive trees grow in the natural environment of the Olive Gardens of Lun. The oldest trees are about 1500 years old!

The Museum of Salt

The town of Pag is home to an interesting museum dedicated to sea salt, which is adequately located in the former salt warehouses, where you can see the tools and devices with which salt was extracted and transported in the days of yore.

Gligora Cheese Factory, Kolan

Thanks to its high-quality sheep cheese, this cheese factory took the prize at the World Cheese Championship held in the USA. Visit the tasting room and shop premium sheep cheeses.

Aquarius Club, Zrće

The summer headquarters of the Aquarius Club are located on the Zrće Beach (Novalja, approximately 10 km away from our apartments). During the day, it’s a beach bar and restaurant, and every afternoon at 6 it opens its gate to all those who’re looking for some legendary after beach partying and unforgettable nights out to the tunes of world-famous DJs.
For more info on the club, visit www.aquarius.hr/zrce.

Gastronomy

Some of the widely known local specialties include Pag cheese and lamb, needle-rolled macaroni and quark strudel. Enjoy Mediterranean cuisine to the fullest by trying local seafood specialties. And don’t miss out on the opportunity to try the amazing traditional homemade desserts, kroštule and fritule (Dalmatian deep-fried pastries)!

The town of Pag

Pag is a town rich in culture and history, a royal free city dating back to the 12th century, with numerous cultural heritage sites: the Romanesque Church of the Assumption of Mary, the Skrivanat Tower, the Church of St. Juraj, Rector's Palace, Benedictine Monastery and the Church of St. Nicholas.

Diving

There are two diving clubs near our accommodation, in which you can cut your diving teeth. Pluck up, dive under the sea and get to know the sea world!

PPromenades

The island of Pag abounds in promenades that connect beaches and settlements. Walk along the beautifully lit promenades by the sea along the 5-km shore of Stara Novalja.

Cycle tracks

The island of Pag has plenty tracks that connect its settlements. Go for a ride on the trails on the island of Pag. Tracks: Vodice (Pag-Novalja), Kolan (Kolan-Pag-Novalja), Vinske ceste (wine cellars), Novaljsko polje, Kamenolom (Stara Novalja - Zrće). Novalja-Lun (Olive Gardens).

Mountaineering

Mountaineering buffs will enjoy climbing the steep trail to the peak Sveti Vid and the rocks above the beach Ručica on the northwest side of Paška uvala, especially on the Stogaj Rock, which is known throughout Europe as an ideal spot for sport climbing. It’s about 12 km away from our apartments.

Zadar, Sea Organ

Get to know the beautiful town centre and walk along the Sea Organ, a unique music installation that uses the energy of the waves. Also, don’t forget to go and check out the Greeting to the Sun – a solar installation that turns into a truly magical sight at dusk. All of this is only about 50 km away from our apartments.